ERICERIC, the most comprehensive database for educational research at all levels, includes many curriculum-related documents. When searching, the following descriptor terms may be helpful:

instructional materials

teacher developed materials

bilingual instructional materials

learning modules

course content

educational games

reading games

educational resources

mathematics materials

reading materials

science materials

learning activities

class activities

"Evidence-based practice" is a current focus of ERIC, and may be a useful phrase when searching the database. If you find a document that looks useful, you may be able to access its full text online. If the needed document has a ED number (rather than an EJ number), and if that number is higher than 348466, you should be able to download it as a pdf--look for the ERIC Full-text link in the records for these documents.

Children's Literature

School Collection: Children's Literature ResourcesThis extensive and well-annotated guide from the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL) contains a wealth of links to useful web sites covering a variety of aspects of children's literature, from storytelling and fairy tales to bilingual resources and book reviews.

Selected Websites for Teachers

Survival Guide for New TeachersFrom the U.S. Department of Education, this extensive guide contains suggestions for working with veteran teachers, principals, and parents.

What To Expect Your First Year of TeachingAnother Department of Education publication. From the Introduction: "Teachers were asked to describe their most formidable challenges and then offer their advice for overcoming obstacles. Teachers then discussed how principals and administrators could help new educators and how colleges and universities could better prepare teachers for their first year on the job. Finally, teachers offered their thoughts about kids. The closing section of the book includes a bonus-a list of resources followed by tips for first-year teachers from their veteran colleagues."